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alaTest has collected and analyzed 155 reviews of HP EliteBook 8540w. The average rating for this product is 4.0/5, compared to an average rating of 4.0/5 for other Laptops for all reviews. Opinions about the keyboard and performance are on the whole positive. The reliability and usability also get good comments, but there are some critical opinions about the sound and connectivity. Reviews about the touchpad and portability are mixed.

screen, usability, reliability, performance, keyboard

battery, size, connectivity, sound

We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other Laptops the HP EliteBook 8540w is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 86/100 = Very good quality.

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Amazon.co.uk review summary for HP EliteBook 8540w

alaTest has collected and analyzed 2 user reviews of HP EliteBook 8540w from Amazon.co.uk. The average user rating for this product is 5.0/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.0/5 for other Laptops on Amazon.co.uk. Reviewers really like the performance. The usability also gets good reviews.

price, usability, performance

100% of the reviews on Amazon.co.uk give this product a positive rating.

Amazon.com review summary for HP EliteBook 8540w

alaTest has collected and analyzed 32 user reviews of HP EliteBook 8540w from Amazon.com. The average user rating for this product is 3.6/5, compared to an average user rating of 3.9/5 for other Laptops on Amazon.com. Reviewers really like the keyboard and screen. The portability and usability are also appreciated, but some have doubts about the battery and reliability.

Review: HP Elitebook 8540w Notebook (ATI M5800)

Worker Bee. Reaching a rating of almost 93%, the HP Worksation le ...

Good Variety of Ports ; Good Display ; Very Good Case ; Very Good Performance ; Very Good Keyboard ; Broad Spectrum of Uses ; Good Graphics Performance ; Numerous Additional Features ; Various Accessories (optional) ; Relatively Low Noise and Heat...

Short Battery Life Under Heavy Use ; Little Space Between Ports (in some cases) ; Fairly Heavy Weight

Not much. Above all, a full-HD resolution so as to see as many open windows on the screen as possible at once

Review HP EliteBook 8540p Notebook

The golden boy? The HP Elitebook 8540p is positioned in between the HP Probook 6540b and the HP Elitebook 8540w due to its price and its performance. Those readers who are curious about how well this notebook performs, will find all the necessary...

Very good positioning of the available ports, Very sturdy case, Good performance, Good display, Very good keyboard, Good graphics performance (except when using CAD), Can be used for a variety of purposes, Low emissions, Extensive accessories are...

Small workmanship faults, Somewhat heavy, Very slow card reader, In some places the distance between the ports is too narrow, Insufficient documentation and support offers, Cooling control, A good cooler fan control

HP EliteBook 8540w Mobile Workstation Review

Workstation-class systems offer faster processors, better graphics options, and sometimes additional features over regular business systems. In this review we take a look at the HP EliteBook 8540w Mobile Workstation and see how it compares to other...

The HP EliteBook 8540w Mobile Workstation had very solid performance in our tests, combined with excellent looks and build quality, topped off with an equally impressive sub-$2,000 price-point. Right now the MSRP of $1,679 is the current going rate...

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Weighing in at just under 6 pounds sans power brick, the new HP ProBook 4520s feels solid and sturdy enough to bear the brunt of your daily commute. Improving on the plastic chassis from last year's 4510s series, HP doesn't aim this business laptop at...

The HP EliteBook 8540p really gives the competitors a run for the money. The design leans heavily towards the trendy side with a strong emphasis on excellent build quality. While I still have strong feelings for the ThinkPad brand I have to say the...

Expert Review

HP has recently announced the launch of its new HP EliteBook 8540p notebook in US market that is powered by Intel Core i5 or Core i7 processor and has NVIDIA discrete graphics aimed at mobile professionals who need manageability, security, upgradeable...

Review: HP EliteBook 8540w Mobile Workstation

The Elitebook laptop is HP's top of the line business notebook, and the 8540w is near the top of that series. The Elitebook 8540w includes several upgrade from last years model, including a faster processor, better screen, and a better video card.

In the end I am impressed with the strength and quality of the of this laptop. It is put together with some top quality parts. My main concern is the battery life. A 15″ laptop is a good travel size and is going to be taken on the road, but with just...

Product Specifications

The 8540w is a portable powerhouse. It features workstation-caliber graphics and performance with a 15.6-inch diagonal HD display and an integrated numeric keypad, and a highly mobile and rugged design.